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FGCUs Third Annual Childrens Mental Health Conference:

Engagement, Education and Empowerment

November 2, 2013 8:00am 3:30pm, FGCUs Cohen Center

According to NIMH, half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14. In any given year, only 20 percent of children with mental disorders are identified and receive health services as reported by the U.S. Public Health Services. This conference aims to raise awareness and sensitivity by providing accurate information while bringing all stakeholders together to form a community alliance. The consequences of untreated mental health disorders in children and adolescents are severe. Preventing suicide, school failure, criminal behavior, and substance abuse are what we, as advocates, aim for as we promote treatment and recovery for our children and youth.
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and sharing. We can all become better advocates for our children.

Keynote Speaker
Ross Szabo is an award winning speaker, author, consultant and returned Peace Corps volunteer. He was Director of Outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign for 8 years and is the co-author of Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health.

FGCUs Cohen Center, 2nd floor ballroom - $49 adults, $25 students, $69 adults with 0.4 CEUs (limited scholarships available)
Learn About..
- Signs and symptoms - Suicide prevention - Effective interventions for the classroom - ADHD misdiagnosis - Integrated stress relief & the new DSM-5 - Vendor Exhibit with 15-20 community resources How to Register http://registeriog.fgcu.edu/ -> My account -> Login/Create new -> Search course -> Add to cart For information call FGCU's Institute Of Government 239-425-3273

CEUs Pending Approval Florida Boards of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling; and Nursing (ARNPs, Clinical Nurse Specialists, RN, LPN, CNA), will be provided 4.0 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) through Florida Gulf Coast University, Continuing Education & Off-Campus Programs, Provider #50-10604. Please note, partial credit will not be given for any professionals; you must stay for the entire program.

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